Suicide: The Other Pandemic

I’m sorry no one was able to get to you.

wherever you are now
I hope you’re surrounded by love and I’m sorry.

I’m sorry no one was able to get to you.
I’m sorry I didn’t reach out more
I knew you were lonely
I’m sorry you lost a love
A love that you lost once and was returned to you
I’m sorry you felt so alone
I’m sorry we never went for that walk
I’m sorry we won’t hear you playing your music anymore
I’m sorry you’re smiling face and loud crackling laugh won’t be there when we finally get back together for poetry nights
I’m sorry it came to end for you so soon,

Fucking suicide,
The other pandemic.

I’m sorry you won’t smell the Eucalyptus and pine trees,
and witness my son as he runs up and down mountains.

I’m sorry this sorry comes too late.

Love always,

Danielle Mallett